Do Less, Be More

In the words of the great John Wooden, “Never mistake activity for achievement.”  In today’s frantic race to be the next big thing, it is easy to get lost in a sea of to-do lists and become so “busy” that we don’t have time to just be. Be ourselves, be present and be fully alive in each moment. Most of us are too busy to stop and lend a helping hand, an encouraging word, or even a simple smile. No time, got stuff to do. In all that activity what are we actually doing? Perhaps the more important question, in all this hustle, what are we being? Are we being kind and compassionate? Are we being authentic and inspiring?  Are we being a source of positivity?  Or are we being another hurried, short tempered, curt, cynical and disgruntled voice in the world.

Being all too familiar with all the rushing, pushing to achieve and constant climbing only to find that the bar has been raised yet again, I know full well the draw of being too busy to just be.  There are few things scarier than being alone with our own minds.  But facing that fear was the best decision you will ever make. Finding the power of Yoga was transformative for me. It helped me learn how to focus more on the present and be exactly who I want to be in each moment. The practice of harnessing the body with mindful breath helped me understand that in order to accomplish more, it essential to do less. To be more creative, more intuitive, more passionate, more strategic, more fun, it is essential to simply do less, and allow for things to evolve and develop organically.  After spending time each morning doing less, really doing nothing, simply turning in and listening, without the feeling of having to achieve something, I can move forward with a healthy perspective and be more. More positive, more grateful, more energetic, more inspired…more me. By taking the time to be nothing, we can become everything.

Do nothing and be everything!  Go ahead...I dare you…